Sous Chef
About The Position
The Sous Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel. The role includes hiring and training Line Cooks and Dishwashers under the general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage, ordering food and supplies, completing and documenting safety audits and monthly in-service trainings, ensuring correct plate presentation, overseeing kitchen labor and food costs, monitoring the budget, and preparing high-quality food. The schedule is full-time, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Spectrum Retirement Communities describes its work as centered on compassion, hard work, and fun, and encourages team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, though vaccination is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold a Managers Food Handlers permit; Spectrum may facilitate obtaining it.
- Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional.
- Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to work with potential residents, current residents, family members, and team members.
Nice To Haves
- College or culinary training.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Experience in an office environment, answering phones, or customer service.
Responsibilities
- Hire and train Line Cooks and Dishwashers under the general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage.
- Place food and supply orders.
- Complete and document safety audits and monthly in-service trainings.
- Ensure correct plate presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
- Oversee kitchen labor and food costs, and monitor the budget.
- Prepare high-quality food.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
- Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
- Other voluntary insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
- 401(k) participation for part-time and full-time team members.
- Paid time off for part-time and full-time team members.
- Holiday pay for part-time and full-time team members.
- Daily Pay for part-time and full-time team members.
- Discounts through Perk Spot for part-time and full-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
